Queensland poised to legalise Euthanasia
Queenslanders with a terminal illness will legally be able to end their lives from next year when the bill on voluntary assisted dying passes into law today.
59 of the state's 93 MPs indicating they will support the bill that will allow people suffering a disease, illness or medical condition that is advanced, progressive and terminal to access to voluntary-assisted dying (VAD).
What do you think? Is this a progressive step forward for Queensland joining other states with Euthanasia laws?
Queensland Parliament passes voluntary assisted dying bill
Queensland will become the fifth state to legalise voluntary assisted dying (VAD) after state Parliament passed the historic bill.
The new laws — which are not set to take effect until January 2023 — will allow people aged 18 and older who are expected to die within 12 months, and who meet strict eligibility criteria, to seek medical assistance to end their lives.